S 2505 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide that certain handicapped individuals shall be eligible for medical assistance.

Introduced 1978-02-06· Sponsored by Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1978-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend medical assistance under such Title to individuals who are unable to care for their personal needs due to a physical or mental handicap which may result in death or which has lasted or may last continuously for at least one year.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (15)

8 Democrats7 Republicans